Sheer (5)
'sheer' is the definition.
(similar in meaning)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for steep that I've seen before include "pickle" , "Precipitous - outrageous" , "Sharply inclined" , "Lofty" , "Quickly rising" .)
'sheer' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for stark that I've seen before include "Plain" , "Blunt; grim" , "Absolutely crazy" , "Severe; sharply clear" , "stern" .)
'sheer' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for absolute that I've seen before include "rank" , "Peremptory" , "Perfect, complete, pure" , "Total; unqualified" , "Rival" .)